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USA · Ships call at Skagway, Alaska
Cooler, fall colors
Skagway in September brings cooler conditions, with highs around 57°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. September sees roughly 14 rainy days, so waterproof layers and flexible plans are wise. Showers are often short-lived but can be intense. Cooler, fall colors.
Crowds are moderate in September, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during September, with the date each one leaves port.
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Aug 18, 2027
Voyage of the Glaciers Grand Adventure
Princess Cruises
Sails Aug 21, 2027
Alaska Glacier Discovery Collectors' Voyage
HAL Cruises
Sails Aug 22, 2027
Alaska Inside Passage & Glacier
Carnival Cruises
Sails Aug 23, 2027
Gold Rush & Glaciers Vancouver to Seattle
Oceania Cruises
Sails Aug 23, 2027
Tongass In The Mist Whittier To Vancouver
RSSC Cruises
Sails Aug 25, 2027
Skagway boomed during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, when thousands of prospectors passed through on their way to the Yukon goldfields. The downtown is now a National Historical Park, with restored false-front buildings and rangers in period dress. The White Pass & Yukon Route railway climbs from the waterfront through the mountain passes and above the tree line.
The average high temperature in Skagway during September is 57°F, with a low of 40°F.
Skagway typically sees 14 days of rain in September. Cooler, fall colors.
For a September cruise to Skagway, you should pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket, and thermal wear.